Wearables Archives - Gadgets & Wearables

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Samsung Health users face an awkward choice over AI training

July 12, 2026 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 4 min read

Samsung Health is introducing a switch that lets the company use your health data to train its AI. The catch

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Garmin targets Fenix 8 Pro battery drain with update 22.39

July 10, 2026 Ivan Jovin Firmware update, Smartwatch 2 min read

Garmin is rolling out system software 22.39 to the Fenix 8 Pro and Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED. It is a

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Amazfit Balance 2 update tweaks VO2 max altitude and Zepp Flow

July 9, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Smartwatch 3 min read

Amazfit Balance 2 is getting another firmware update only days after version 3.54.2.1 landed. Version 3.54.4.2 focuses on VO2 max,

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Suunto Q2 wrap-up puts maps and outdoor tools in focus

July 9, 2026 Ivan Jovin Firmware update, Smartwatch 3 min read

Suunto has published a Q2 software wrap-up covering features released, rolling out or being expanded across Race 2, Vertical 2

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Google Health update improves naps and the Today tab

July 9, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Smartwatch 4 min read

Google Health app 5.03 is rolling out with more Today tab metrics, better nap handling and fixes for swimming and

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Pixel Watch 5 to launch August 12 with a pricier smaller model

July 8, 2026 Ivan Jovin Smartwatch 3 min read

Google will announce Pixel Watch 5 on August 12, and a new leak already points to pre-orders on August 13

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Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2 look set for July 22

July 8, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Smartwatch 4 min read

Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London, and the wearable side of the show

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Amazfit Balance 3 review: A serious Garmin alternative gets closer

July 12, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Review, Smartwatch 21 min read

Amazfit Balance 3 8 Design 8.0/10 Ease of use 8.0/10 Use of information 8.0/10 Value for money 8.0/10 Pros –

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Amazfit Active 3 Premium receives useful update for multi device users

July 5, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Smartwatch 3 min read

Amazfit has rolled out firmware version 3.24.0.1 to the Active 3 Premium, and the update weighs in at 14.99MB. The release brings HYROX

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Amazfit Bip Max gets ZeppOS 6 with latest update

July 4, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Smartwatch 3 min read

Amazfit Bip Max is now receiving firmware version 3.12.0.3, with a 15.41MB update package showing up for some people through

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Amazfit Balance 3 update adds better maps and altitude fixes

July 11, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Firmware update, Smartwatch 4 min read

Zepp Health has pushed firmware version 6.1.206.1 to the Amazfit Balance 3, bringing a 19.57 megabyte package packed with new

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Ultrahuman pushes Ring Pro shipping into August

July 3, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Crowdfunding 2 min read

Ultrahuman Ring PRO Kickstarter backers have been told shipments are now expected to begin from August 10 onwards. This is

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Rogbid Loop Air shows how cheap the screenless tracker idea can get

July 8, 2026 Marko Maslakovic 3 min read

Rogbid has launched the Loop Air, a $59.99 screenless fitness band with ECG, GPS route tracking, AI health insights and

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This odd Amazfit teaser could point to a solar T-Rex

July 2, 2026 Marko Maslakovic Leaks, Smartwatch 3 min read

An unfamiliar Amazfit watch turned up on the brand’s official Spanish Instagram account and it does not match anything currently sold. A red triangle on

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Oura starts rolling out Ring 5 features to Gen 3 and 4

July 1, 2026 Ivan Jovin 3 min read

Oura has started rolling out its latest feature bundle to Gen 3 and Gen 4 rings, with the release continuing